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Tim on two wheels

@timon2wheels.bsky.social
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Working for safe cycling in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Cycling locally and further afield (often on my eBike). Qualified cycling instructor.

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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 15h
Most obnoxious Brummie of the day goes to this lad, who responded to my polite request to take their feet off the seats with a stream of invective. Evidently they can do what they like. I did speak to the guard, but they are busy getting the train to run on time. 1/2
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 17h
Here in Birmingham we are standing up to racism and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when the British Union of Fascists was sent packing by ordinary neighbours standing together against their division Unity Rally 1pm Sunday Victoria Square 🤝 @sutrbirmingham.bsky.social
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West Midlands Against Racism: Unity March and Rally to bring thousands together in Birmingham
Sunday 4 October 2026 | 1pm | Victoria Square, Birmingham
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ChronicleLive - The Chronicle @chroniclelive.co.uk · 17h
Leam Beamson was doing 45mph in a 30 zone while repeatedly looking at his phone and didn't see a man crossing the road in Byker until it was too late
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Speeding bus driver was scrolling through phone before smashing into pedestrian
Leam Beamson was doing 45mph in a 30 zone while repeatedly looking at his phone and didn't see a man crossing the road in Byker until it was too late
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is how we should be building a better National Cycling Network in the UK. youtu.be/lBvX7wLl4DE?...
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A New Cycle Route Connects Woerden and Utrecht
YouTube video by BicycleDutch
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I had my second shingles vaccine today. Having seen my brother suffer with shingles, I’m going to do everything I can to make sure I don’t develop the terrible symptoms. If you’re over 65, get yours.
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Robert Campbell 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇪 @madman2.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Can confirm drivers still haven’t figured out that repeatedly overtaking a cyclist averaging 15mph in an urban environment is fruitless as they will catch you up at the next set of traffic lights every time.
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Very true.
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thrilled to visit Oxfordshire’s first of the new Quiet Lanes: filtered to motor traffic, safe for us cyclists and walkers and horse-riders. First time I have ever felt safe to cycle to the fabulous Rectory Farm: love supporting local businesses.
Me in hi viz by the shepherds pit lane QLBike and QLEntrance now safe.
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Sunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Linocut by contemporary printmaker Mariann Johansen-Ellis #WomensArt
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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Again, what difference does the bike being an e-bike make in this dog's dinner of a report.
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Larry Houston @larrytoons54.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Norway just made gasoline cars almost disappear from its roads and most people have no idea how fast it happened 🚗⚡ Between January and August 2026 electric vehicles made up 97.8 percent of all new cars sold. 📚 Sources: OFV Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, Reuters, CleanTechnica
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 27/09/2026
Too often, public transportation agencies think their responsibility begins and ends at the turnstile. Dutch railways have increasingly embraced the idea they are part of a door-to-door mobility system—one that includes walking, cycling, bike parking, and shared micromobility. youtu.be/ZuiyDEkyPW0
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“That thing you can see me doing in the video … I didn’t do it.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel
Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges
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Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 25/09/2026
Talking Headways Podcast: People Based Accessibility
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Talking Headways Podcast: People Based Accessibility — Streetsblog USA
Maps aren't just about Point A and Point B, but how you get there.
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Lottie Dodd won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles tennis championship 5 times, the first one when she was only 15. She remains the youngest ladies' singles champion. She also excelled at golf, field hockey, & archery. #BicycleBirthday Lottie Dodd September 24 (1871-1960)
Antique photo of a woman dressed in a black dress standing with a bicycle.
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Lior Steinberg @steinberg.nu · 24/09/2026
Is it Amsterdam? Copenhagen? No, it's Paris! After years of investment, the French capital has one of the best problems a city can have: bicycle congestion. So if Paris has done it, why wouldn't other cities follow? 📸 Such an amazing photo by @jbpssx.bsky.social
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As someone who has lived with ME for nearly 40 years I can only agree. And the attempts to rename as CFS is part of that.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot
Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Cycleway, my arse! @issaddlethereis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A 16-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car driver near Highgate School. The driver, a 68-year-old man, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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Girl, 16, dies after being hit by car near north London private school
A 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Highgate
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Good. Now arrest those who were with him for conspiracy, and then arrest those who tried to set fire to a hotel for arson. And then proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Which is what you are if you use violence for political ends. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in Channel
Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/09/2026
Two months ago, we revived the long-delayed Tremont Avenue busway. This week, it’s up and running. That means 39,000 daily riders on the Bx36 are getting faster, safer, more reliable commutes. www.amny.com/news/bronx-f...
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Bronx gets first busway as Mamdani admin completes Tremont Avenue project | amNewYork
Nearly 40,000 bus riders will now have the chance to move around the Bronx faster with the city's completion of the borough's first busway.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Nick Royle @nickaroyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It was great to listen to @tomflood.bsky.social ‘s talk on communications and road safety in TCD last night. And I have a letter in the Irish Times today which shines a light on how careless driving is just kinda accepted.
Letter to the THE IRISH TIMES.
Sir, - Seán Canney, the Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, stated at an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin Castle on Monday that "99 per cent of the people on the roads drive with due care".
May I ask where these roads are? Because they sound idyllic - perfect for cycling my primary-school children to school.
In contrast, on our 2km commute this morning, I counted 11 cars in the bus lane, seven drivers looking at their phones in traffic, one woman putting on her make-up and another eating her breakfast. And at least five drivers speeding at least 20km/h or more over the speed limit. - Yours, etc,
NICK ROYLE, Blackrock,
Dublin.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great final session at Making Active Places giving voice to young campaigners for better and safer active travel in Greater Manchester.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Now in a Making Active Places session on the evidence base for active travel.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The AI voice to text translation at Making Active Places does not work well with Manchester accents. There’s a challenge for AI regulation: recognise how people actually speak.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rose Marley talks about plans to develop Middleton, Greater Manchester. Tony Wilson gets a mention as a role model. He was for me.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Second day at Making Active Places opened again by Chris Boardman.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The final keynote is Baroness Grey-Thompson.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Final international contribution from Milan.
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Timothy @westcountrytim.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cycle counter CS3Count on the Embankment cycle lane in London at 3,171 cycle journeys for the day at 08:33 this morning. @cs3cs6count.bsky.social
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Final international contribution is from Copenhagen.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Paris team created 100 school streets across the city.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Next international model is school streets in Paris.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Keynote featured four international models for change.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I had a lovely chat with @willnorman.co.uk at Making Active Places. A nice man doing important work.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Now on to the breakout sessions.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
An excellent discussion to kick off the conference.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport at Making Active Places sharing her cycling biography.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Making Active Places is opened by Chris Boardman.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I’m at Making Active Places, Active Travel England’s conference. There’s a huge number of people here. England is clearly being made active by huge numbers of people.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Imagine if we used the £2b for a plan to offer discounts on e-bikes. Not would save everyone a fortune. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agency
Proposal one of many at conference responding to concern voters unaware of party’s policies or what it stands for
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We’re back in Manchester. We lived here decades ago. It’s changed somewhat.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Here's Lesson 5 from the cycling city of Lübeck: Start cycling young and keep them going It is commonplace to see families cycling, often grandparents and children riding together. 1/2
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Here's Lesson 4 from the cycling city of Lübeck: Provide safe parking and bicycle service stations. In Lübeck, wherever you wanted to stop, there was a high-quality cycle stand. 1/5
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
An excellent comparison of two UK cycling cities. youtu.be/BqvKPhIRAq4?...
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I Cycled Britain’s Two Best Cycling Cities. One Surprised Me.
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We’re off to Manchester tomorrow for Active Travel England’s conference Making Active Places – 22 and 23 September 2026. www.activetravelengland.gov.uk/conference-2...
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Making Active Places 2026
By Active Travel England.
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Tim on two wheels @timon2wheels.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We should hope that this is a process that leads to delivering a vision of high quality integrated transport. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025
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